Pouch Assistant (Floater) - Morning / Eve Shift Flexibility
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing, digital printing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Pouch Assistant works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac and will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
- Change rolls and cut out splices
- Check pouch quality continually during production run
- Maintain Quality control check sheet, data entry, effective run rate, production and waste reports
- Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.
- Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P. and the established material handling procedure
- Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine set up and run
- Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
- Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
- Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
- Trash and trim removal and production site clean up
- Recommend improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
- Observe & follow safety / quality / SQF regulatations.
- Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required
- Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
- Strong verbal communications skills
- Visual acuity to color consistency
- Manual coordination and dexterity
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
- Be able to work safely around operating machinery
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts
- Shift Flexibility - Morning Shift is 6am-4pm and Evening Shift is 4pm-2am.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourages all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.
BENEFITS
- 15 days (6%) vacation entitlement & Statutory holidays
- Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance, Life & ADD, Disability
- RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist the Pouch Operator with machine setup and production, package finished products, inspect pouch quality, and complete production and quality records. Prepare materials and packaging, maintain a clean and safe work area, report defects or equipment issues, and support other production operations as needed.
Requirements
Manufacturing experience is preferred, and candidates must be flexible to work either the morning shift (6 a.m.–4 p.m.) or evening shift (4 p.m.–2 a.m.). The role requires the ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a team, use basic hand tools, inspect color consistency, work safely around machinery, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Packaging
- Pouch Machine Setup and Operation
- Quality Control
- Data Entry
- Production Reporting
- Material Handling
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Visual Color Inspection
- Manual Dexterity
- Hand Tool Use
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communication
- Following Written and Verbal Instructions
- Production Efficiency
- Cross-Training
Benefits
- Vacation Entitlement
- Statutory Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- RRSP Plan with Company Match
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Flexible Packaging
- Digital Printing
- Pouch Production
- Pouch Machine
- Packaging
- Production Work Orders
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Control
- SQF Regulations
- Safety Regulations
- Material Handling
- Production Scheduling
- Production Reporting
- Data Entry
- Run Rate
- Waste Reporting
- Carton Labels
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Cleaning
- Maintenance Issues
- Splice Cutting
- Color Consistency
- Hand Tools
- Press Operations
- Slitting
- Lamination
- Cross-Training